Woods was named head coach in April, saying this job was something he couldn't pass up.

"First of all, it was a great opportunity for me," Woods said. "Second of all, you know it has great tradition and I'm blessed because I've got Roman Banks as an athletic director. He and I go back a long time. Nine times out of ten, coaches take new jobs, they don't know the athletic director. They don't know the president. They don't know anyone. Well, I'm fortunate because I do know some of the people around here, so it's been a blessing for me and my family."

As for his players, Woods already likes what he sees.

"We had a great first week. Guys are buying in. They understand the method to my madness a little bit. They want to be great and I don't want to coach guys that don't want to be great. They don't want to be average and I don't want to coach and be around average people."

Aside from improving on last season's 15-18 record, Woods says one of his main goals is to increase attendance in the Mini Dome, and change the overall culture on the campus.

"Bringing in a very professional, mentally tough basketball program that everyone can be proud of," he said. "When you watch us play once, you'll tell somebody because it's a very entertaining style of basketball. When I first went to Mississippi Valley, nobody went to the games. When I left there, we were selling it out. I plan on doing that at SU also."